2003 Buick Rainier vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2003 Buick Rainier is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 57 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Buick Rainier (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3350 mm |
