2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Elise 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 134 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1300 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Rainier | Elise |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 38 L |
