1971 Austin 1800 vs. 1971 Buick Centurion
To start off, both 1971 Austin 1800 and 1971 Buick Centurion were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 876 kg more than 1971 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Austin 1800, 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 1800 | 1971 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | 1800 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3160 mm |
