2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 536 kg more than 1969 Nissan President. 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1969 Nissan President | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Yukon | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
