2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 407 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, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | Armada |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
