1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R

To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R is newer by 24 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 526 kg more than 1997 Nissan 400 R.

Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 400 R. (471 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 400 R. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 400 R has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 400 R 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.

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