1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 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 137 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 920 kg more than 1981 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Centurion | 929 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2620 mm |