2003 Buick Centieme vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Centieme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 704 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Centieme is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme will offer significantly more control. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centieme | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
