2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (292 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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, both vehicles can yield 305 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 GMC Yukon | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
Model | Yukon | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |