1974 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2007 Volvo XC70 is newer by 33 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, 2007 Volvo XC70 (209 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 522 kg more than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Suburban | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2770 mm |
