1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1993 Lexus LS
To start off, 1993 Lexus LS is newer by 21 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, 1993 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 255 kg more than 1993 Lexus LS.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1993 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Centurion | LS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2820 mm |
