1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 33 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, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Centurion | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
