1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 39 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 540 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Centurion | ATS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2776 mm |
