1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 25 kg more than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 83 L |
