1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 776 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Centurion | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2420 mm |
