1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 40 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 497 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Centurion | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Centurion | Yukon |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3302 mm |