1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 38 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 44 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 322 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Centurion | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2858 mm |
