1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2001 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2001 Toyota Allion is newer by 29 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 102 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Allion. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Allion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Allion will offer significantly more control. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Allion. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2001 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Allion |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2720 mm |
