2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 349 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-50.
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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
