1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2003 Nissan 350Z is newer by 30 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, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 586 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan 350Z. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Centurion | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2630 mm |
