1981 GMC Suburban vs. 1974 Toyota Century

To start off, 1981 GMC Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 465 kg more than 1974 Toyota Century.

Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.

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