1999 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 560 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1999 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 1971 Buick Centurion | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Aceca | Centurion |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3160 mm |