2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 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 110 more horse power than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 514 kg more than 2010 Mazda CX-7. 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 Mazda CX-7. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rainier | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
