2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 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 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 301 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 704 kg more than 2005 Seat Cordoba. 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 2005 Seat Cordoba. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Centieme | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
