1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 336 kg more than 1962 Cadillac Sixty.
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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Sixty | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
