2001 GMC Yukon vs. 1985 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2001 GMC Yukon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Yukon weights approximately 950 kg more than 1985 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Pontiac 6000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Yukon | 1985 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Yukon | 6000 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
