1985 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 191 kg more than 1985 Buick Estate. 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1973 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Estate | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3160 mm |
