1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Toyota Celica

To start off, 2005 Toyota Celica 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 45 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celica. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 936 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celica. 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, 2005 Toyota Celica, 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) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (176 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica.

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