1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 568 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | GMC |
| Model | Toronado | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 95 L |
