1972 Buick GS vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Buick GS. 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, 1972 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | GS | Equus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |
