1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige 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 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Centurion | Exige |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2310 mm |
