2013 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2013 GMC Yukon and 2013 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 145 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1057 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord. 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, 2013 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Yukon | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Yukon | Accord |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2539 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1954 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2725 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |
