2002 GMC Yukon vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 GMC Yukon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,820 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 GMC Yukon.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Yukon | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4820 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
