1974 Buick GS vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 34 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 56 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |
