2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 Buick Centieme. (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Centieme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 376 kg more than 2003 Buick Centieme. 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Centieme. (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Centieme.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Centieme | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
