2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 595 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | Rainier | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
