1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2006 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 33 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, 2006 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Charger weights approximately 267 kg more than 1973 Buick Centurion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Charger 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, 2006 Dodge Charger 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2006 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Centurion | Charger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3050 mm |
