2003 Buick Centieme vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 406 kg more than 2003 Buick Centieme.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Buick Centieme (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centieme | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
