2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 575 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (299 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Altezza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |