1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 is newer by 37 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, 2010 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1973 Buick Centurion. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti G37. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2010 Infiniti G37 has manual transmission. 2010 Infiniti G37 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 | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Centurion | G37 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2860 mm |
