2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rainier and 2003 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 111 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 622 kg more than 2003 Honda CR-V. 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) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |
