2000 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Buick Centurion
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 27 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, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 616 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1973 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | Centurion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3160 mm |
