1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 562 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Centurion. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1992 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centurion | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2650 mm |
