2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 6 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 341 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 750 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Centieme | Panda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 30 L |
