1997 Volkswagen W12 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,584 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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 Volkswagen W12 (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen W12 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | GMC |
| Model | W12 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5584 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |
