1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 40 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (272 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1971 Buick Centurion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q7. (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Centurion | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3002 mm |
