1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 32 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 50 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 371 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (371 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Centurion | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
