2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Solara 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 238 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 399 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara. 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 2002 Toyota Solara. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centieme | Solara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
