1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1889 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Sport 800 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Toyota | GMC |
Model | Sport 800 | Yukon |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |