2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 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 161 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 806 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Rainier | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1294 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |