1986 Buick Estate vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 586 kg more than 1986 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Estate | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Estate | Yukon |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |