2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2003 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2003 Buick Centieme and 2003 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 282 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 258 kg more than 2003 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Centieme | 2003 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Centieme | Dakota |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |