1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 966 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
