2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 406 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Centieme | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
