2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Buick Rainier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna 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 84 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 395 kg more than 2000 Toyota Sienna. 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 2000 Toyota Sienna. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Sienna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |