2002 GMC Yukon vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 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 99 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Yukon weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2002 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2002 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Yukon | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4820 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
