1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 392 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3710 mm |
