1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 71 kg more than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Because 1972 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Centurion | Pilot |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1999 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2774 mm |