2005 GMC Yukon vs. 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2005 GMC Yukon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 GMC Yukon.
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, 2005 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3400 mm |
