1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 38 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 527 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centurion | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 4010 mm |
