2003 Buick Rainier vs. 1994 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2003 Buick Rainier is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Suzuki Vitara 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 177 more horse power than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. 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 (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. 2003 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1994 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 1994 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 1994 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Rainier | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2210 mm |
