2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, both 2003 Buick Centieme and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (340 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 766 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Centieme 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Centieme Silverado
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 6599 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 400 HP 340 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1794 kg 2560 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5790 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3650 mm


 

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