1976 Buick Electra vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 861 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. 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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Electra | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2946 mm |
