1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 18 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 770 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Model F has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Model F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Centurion | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Centurion | Model F |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2240 mm |