2012 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 776 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1763 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
