2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 74 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. 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 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. 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) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (455 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Centieme | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
