2004 GMC Yukon vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2004 GMC Yukon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Laurel 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 184 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 935 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Yukon | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
