1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1974 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Holden Statesman. (238 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Statesman. 1999 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1974 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1974 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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