1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 147 kg more than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Centurion | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3010 mm |
