1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger.
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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Charger. (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Centurion | Charger |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3010 mm |
