1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2010 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2010 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 212 kg more than 2010 Nissan Murano.
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 Nissan Murano, 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2010 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Centurion | Murano |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2824 mm |
