1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 35 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 121 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 553 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Centurion | Marathon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2680 mm |