2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 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 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 31 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 344 kg more than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Rainier (373 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (372 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
