1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 21 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 159 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 866 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Centurion | 200 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
