1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 632 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1985 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centurion | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2450 mm |
