2000 GMC Yukon vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2000 GMC Yukon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 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) has 193 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 800 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2000 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Yukon | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Yukon | 88 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4819 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
