1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 891 kg more than 1978 Avanti Avanti. 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Avanti Avanti | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Avanti | GMC |
| Model | Avanti | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 6568 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2946 mm |
