1980 Buick Estate vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 920 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. 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 (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Estate | Yukon |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |