1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 545 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord.
Because 1973 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Centurion | Accord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1531 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2775 mm |
