1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 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 153 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 804 kg more than 1977 Peugeot 504. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1977 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1977 Peugeot 504 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 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Centurion | 504 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2910 mm |
