1990 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (235 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 790 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. 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) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (447 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Pontiac | GMC |
| Model | Trans Am | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 316 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2946 mm |
