1974 Buick GS vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa is newer by 31 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, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Buick GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Previa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
