1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 389 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (314 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centurion | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2760 mm |
