2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Centieme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Centieme would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 726 kg more than 2003 Buick Centieme.

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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (441 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Centieme 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Buick Toyota
Model Centieme Land Cruiser
Year Released 2003 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 400 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1200 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1794 kg 2520 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 96 L


 

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