1974 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 GMC Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | GMC | Bentley |
| Model | Suburban | Continental |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2746 mm |
