1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 116 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2790 mm |
