1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF 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 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 231 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XF.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Centurion | XF |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2908 mm |
