2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rainier and 2003 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo. 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 Renault Kangoo. 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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Rainier | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |