2003 Buick Rainier vs. 1985 Buick Wildcat
To start off, 2003 Buick Rainier is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 780 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 1985 Buick Wildcat | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Rainier | Wildcat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |
