1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 35 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 530 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Centurion | Quest |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3160 mm |
