1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 27 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 25 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 780 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Centurion | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2590 mm |
