1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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) has 24 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 619 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. 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) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette 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.

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