1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 362 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.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centurion | Express |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3429 mm |
