2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, both 2003 Buick Centieme and 2003 Lancia Thesis 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 231 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (169 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 114 kg more than 2003 Lancia Thesis. 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 2003 Lancia Thesis. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Centieme | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Centieme | Thesis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 47 L |