2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | GMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Yukon | GTX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
