1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 900 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 TVR Trident. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 TVR Trident.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Centurion | Trident |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2290 mm |
