1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 29 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, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 805 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S2000 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 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Centurion | S2000 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2370 mm |