2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 911 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rainier | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |