1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 37 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 562 kg more than 1972 Buick Centurion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Centurion | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2890 mm |