2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2003 Toyota Ipsum

To start off, both 2003 Buick Centieme and 2003 Toyota Ipsum 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 243 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Ipsum. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Ipsum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 4 kg more than 2003 Toyota Ipsum. 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 Toyota Ipsum. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Ipsum.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Centieme 2003 Toyota Ipsum
Make Buick Toyota
Model Centieme Ipsum
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 400 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1794 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 61 L


 

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