2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Rainier would be higher. Both 2003 Buick Rainier and 2004 Buick Rainier are equipped with a 4,195 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier.
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, 2004 Buick Rainier (380 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2004 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Rainier | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2099 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
