1974 Buick GS vs. 2001 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2001 Holden Berlina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 Holden Berlina.
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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2001 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | GS | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
