2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2003 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |