1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 37 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3009 mm |
