1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 26 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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 950 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Centurion. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1996 McLaren F1 GTR has manual transmission. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR 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 | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Buick | McLaren |
| Model | Centurion | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2720 mm |
