2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Leopard 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 213 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Yukon | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
