1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centurion | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2810 mm |
