1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 23 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 918 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Centurion. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1997 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Buick | Venturi |
Model | Centurion | 400 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2500 mm |