2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 371 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
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, 2012 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Rainier | S60 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |
