2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 73 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (198 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 756 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 2008 Honda Civic. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2003 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 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 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
