1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 364 kg more than 2012 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Venza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2776 mm |
