1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1993 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 510 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1974 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 1974 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1993 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Centurion | Seville |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2830 mm |
