1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2002 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2002 Toyota Sienna 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (283 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2002 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2910 mm |
