2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 71 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 461 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 281 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |