1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1101 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2009 Suzuki Equator has manual transmission. 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Centurion | Equator |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3200 mm |