2011 GMC Yukon vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1569 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Corona |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2554 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
