2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 923 kg more than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (455 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Yukon | GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
