2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 785 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
