2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1974 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2000 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 26 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 646 kg more than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 1974 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | LaCrosse | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3300 mm |
