1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion 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 121 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 251 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | Electra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3030 mm |
