2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 8 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 119 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2003 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 2003 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
