1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 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) has 100 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 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 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Centurion | 914 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 498 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 290 mm |