1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 39 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Equus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Equus. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Centurion | Equus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3045 mm |
