1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 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 49 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 576 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |
