1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 244 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Eldorado | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 95 L |
