1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1972 AC 428
To start off, both 1972 Buick Centurion and 1972 AC 428 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 636 kg more than 1972 AC 428.
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 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1972 AC 428 | |
| Make | Buick | AC |
| Model | Centurion | 428 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2450 mm |
