1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Azera is newer by 43 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, 2013 Hyundai Azera (289 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 435 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Azera.
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, 2013 Hyundai Azera, 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Azera. (346 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2013 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Centurion | Azera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2845 mm |
