1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2007 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 34 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia 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, 2007 GMC Acadia 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2007 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Centurion | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3030 mm |
