1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1976 Toyota Mark II is newer by 5 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 875 kg more than 1976 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2590 mm |
