2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 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 169 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Because 2003 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Quantum. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum. 2003 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Quantum 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
