2012 GMC Yukon vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1371 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Celica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2471 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
