1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-V 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Honda CR-V. (180 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 522 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2011 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Centurion | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2619 mm |
