1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1955 Chrysler 300
To start off, 1972 Buick Centurion is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chrysler 300 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 140 kg more than 1955 Chrysler 300.
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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chrysler 300. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1955 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Centurion | 300 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3210 mm |
