1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 17 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 110 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 420 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1990 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2950 mm |
