2004 GMC Yukon vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 GMC Yukon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica 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 168 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 889 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica. 2004 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1976 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1976 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 GMC Yukon | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Yukon | Celica |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |