1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1973 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 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. Both 1971 Buick Centurion and 1973 Buick Riviera are equipped with a 7,468 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Buick Riviera.
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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 1973 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3110 mm |
