1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 42 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 582 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 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Centurion | Armada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3130 mm |
