1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1994 Toyota Previa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 585 kg more than 1994 Toyota Previa.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Previa. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Previa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
