1965 Nissan Cedric vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1810 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan Cedric | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Cedric | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3302 mm |
