1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 13 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 24 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 519 kg more than 1986 Toyota Supra. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Supra 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Supra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2600 mm |
