1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 30 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 122 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 739 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran, 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Centurion | Touran |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2680 mm |
