1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 688 kg more than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1970 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Centurion | Pantera |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |