2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
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 Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (242 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Tundra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3270 mm |