1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B 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 67 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 496 kg more than 1971 Rover P5B. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1971 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Centurion | P5B |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2820 mm |
