2003 Buick Rainier vs. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2003 Buick Rainier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |
