1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate 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 87 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 206 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1979 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | Estate |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2950 mm |
