1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1971 Buick Centurion

To start off, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage 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 Aston Martin Vantage (450 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage.

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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Centurion. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1999 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage 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.

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