1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 18 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 17 more horse power than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 304 kg more than 1973 Buick Centurion.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Centurion | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3070 mm |
