1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 22 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Buick | Italdesign |
| Model | Centurion | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |
