2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (136 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1493 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline. 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 (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.

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