1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2002 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2002 Cadillac XLR is newer by 31 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, 2002 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 416 kg more than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2002 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Centurion | XLR |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2690 mm |
