1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1972 Maserati Ghibli

To start off, 1972 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Ghibli (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 635 kg more than 1972 Maserati Ghibli.

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. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Ghibli 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.

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