2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2003 Buick Centieme and 2003 Smart Roadster 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 319 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 909 kg more than 2003 Smart Roadster. 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 Smart Roadster. 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 432 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Centieme | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
