2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 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 165 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 790 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza. 2003 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Impreza 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.
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2003 Buick Rainier | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Rainier | Impreza |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |