2004 GMC Yukon vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 GMC Yukon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Yukon | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
