2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 9 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 505 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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2003 Buick Rainier | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Rainier | Colorado |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3210 mm |