1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1995 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1995 Buick LeSabre is newer by 21 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 Buick LeSabre. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 520 kg more than 1995 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Buick LeSabre, 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick LeSabre. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1995 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2820 mm |
