1987 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 769 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Centura. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1973 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | Centura |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
