1990 Buick Electra vs. 2000 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2000 GMC Yukon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,819 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 685 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2000 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Electra | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4819 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
