1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 33 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 612.
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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Centurion | 612 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
