1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Centurion | Corvette |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 498 Nm | 1017 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |