1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 35 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 48 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 722 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Centurion | Accord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2810 mm |
