2003 Buick Rainier vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 2003 Buick Rainier is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. 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 1994 Honda Today. 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 (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | Today |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
