1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2790 mm |
