1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda 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 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 840 kg more than 2011 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Centurion. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2011 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2011 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Buick | Pagani |
| Model | Centurion | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |
