1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego 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 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 561 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego 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, 2009 Kia Borrego 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Centurion | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2900 mm |
