1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (430 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3270 mm |
