2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 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. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 416 kg more than 2003 Buick Rainier. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (447 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2004 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
