2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo 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 231 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1295 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. 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 2004 Smart ForTwo. 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 (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo. 2003 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2004 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2004 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Buick Rainier | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | Rainier | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 22 L |