1989 BMW 750 vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 773 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 750 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 119 L |
