1975 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (292 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. (144 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Camaro | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Camaro | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
