1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Corvette | Yukon |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6491 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2553 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |