1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centurion | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6160 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
