2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 652 kg more than 1971 Jensen SP.
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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | GMC | Jensen |
| Model | Yukon | SP |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
