1974 GMC Suburban vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 37 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 494 kg more than 2011 Toyota Venza.
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, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Venza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2776 mm |
