2004 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Buick Rainier
To start off, both 2004 Audi A8 and 2004 Buick Rainier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Audi A8.
Because 2004 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A8. (360 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A8 | 2004 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A8 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
