2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 9 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2003 Buick Centieme. (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Centieme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 114 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Because 2003 Buick Centieme is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Centieme. (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Centieme.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Centieme | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
