1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2000 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 28 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 28 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 260 kg more than 1972 Buick Centurion.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 2000 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Centurion | Express |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3440 mm |