1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 117 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (374 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | Vantage | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 83 L |
