1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 675 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Centurion | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2451 mm |
