1974 Buick GS vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 38 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 841 kg more than 1974 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick GS. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1974 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1974 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | GS | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2946 mm |
