1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 611 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Impreza 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.
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1973 Buick Centurion | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Centurion | Impreza |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2619 mm |