1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 28 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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 976 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2001 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2001 TVR Tuscan 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 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Centurion | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2370 mm |
