2012 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2012 GMC Yukon and 2012 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1052 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2012 GMC Yukon 2012 Honda Accord
Make GMC Honda
Model Yukon Accord
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 332 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 497 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2666 kg 1614 kg
Vehicle Length 5131 mm 4950 mm
Vehicle Width 2009 mm 1847 mm
Vehicle Height 1953 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2946 mm 2799 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 70 L


 

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