2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 10 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (256 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 169 kg more than 2003 Buick Centieme.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Centieme | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
