1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1973 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1973 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Centurion | Carina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |