1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 42 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 220 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Centurion | Titan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 4060 mm |
