2000 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2000 GMC Yukon. (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 GMC Yukon. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Yukon. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Yukon | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | GMC | Land Rover |
Model | Yukon | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5964 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2743 mm |