1969 Buick GS vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 54 kg more than 1969 Buick GS.
Because 2011 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Buick GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |
