2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. Both 2003 Buick Centieme and 2013 Volkswagen Touareg are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 343 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Centieme | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
