1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 39 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, 2012 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 588 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Centurion | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Centurion | Savana |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3429 mm |