2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 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), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 560 kg more than 2006 Nissan Titan.
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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rainier | Titan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
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 | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 514 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |