2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 226 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Centieme | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
