1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 38 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (292 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Centurion | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2950 mm |
