1997 BMW 850 vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 679 kg more than 1997 BMW 850.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 850 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2624 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3302 mm |
