1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 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 150 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1122 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Centurion | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2380 mm |