2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2003 Holden Frontera

To start off, both 2003 Buick Centieme and 2003 Holden Frontera 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 197 more horse power than 2003 Holden Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 94 kg more than 2003 Holden Frontera. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Centieme 2003 Holden Frontera
Make Buick Holden
Model Centieme Frontera
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 400 HP 203 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1794 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2710 mm


 

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