2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 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 9 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (262 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Toyota Sienna. 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 2013 Toyota Sienna. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |
