1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1970 Buick GS
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 446 kg more than 1970 Buick GS. 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1970 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1970 Buick GS | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | GS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2860 mm |
