2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rainier and 2003 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 GMC Safari. 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 2003 GMC Safari. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2003 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Rainier | Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
