2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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 86 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 630 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Rainier | Kizashi |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |