1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 38 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 415 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 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Centurion | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2746 mm |
