1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 37 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion.

Because 2011 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier 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.

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