2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 168 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2268 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 99 L |