1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 476 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Centurion | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Centurion | IS |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2728 mm |