2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 325 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Rainier | 550 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 114 L |
