1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1973 Buick Centurion and 1973 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 172 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1401 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. 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, 1973 Honda Civic, 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 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1973 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Centurion | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2210 mm |
