2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (292 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1974 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | GMC | Avanti |
| Model | Yukon | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
