2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Accent is newer by 7 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 133 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1013 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Accent. 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 2010 Hyundai Accent. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2010 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Rainier | Accent |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4369 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1699 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 43 L |
