1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 41 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 644 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.
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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3100 mm |
