1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 40 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 437 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Buick Regal, 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | Regal |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2738 mm |
