1966 Nissan President vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1047 kg more than 1966 Nissan President. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Nissan President | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Nissan | GMC |
Model | President | Yukon |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3302 mm |