2003 Buick Rainier vs. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2003 Buick Rainier is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 705 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Buick Rainier (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Rainier | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2820 mm |
