2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2000 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 715 kg more than 2000 Jensen SV-8.
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, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2000 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Rainier | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
