1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 41 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 128 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 818 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. 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, 2012 Honda Insight, 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Centurion | Insight |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2550 mm |
