1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2012 GMC Acadia 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, 2012 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Acadia weights approximately 42 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 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 GMC Acadia, 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2012 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Centurion | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3020 mm |
