1977 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corolla 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 263 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1663 kg more than 1977 Toyota Corolla. 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Corolla | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Corolla | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2946 mm |
