1999 BMW 740 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 538 kg more than 1999 BMW 740. 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 740 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3302 mm |
