1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon 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, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 450 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon, 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Centurion | Avalon |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2819 mm |