1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1996 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1996 TVR Cerbera is newer by 23 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, 1996 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 948 kg more than 1996 TVR Cerbera.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Cerbera. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1996 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1996 TVR Cerbera 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 | 1996 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | Centurion | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2580 mm |