1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life 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 191 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1586 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life 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 | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Centurion | Life |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2090 mm |
