1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 600 kg more than 1970 Buick Centurion. 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Centurion | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3830 mm |
