2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2003 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, both 2003 Buick Centieme and 2003 Chevrolet Astro were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 156 kg more than 2003 Buick Centieme.
Because 2003 Buick Centieme is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2003 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centieme | Astro |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
