2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Noble M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Noble M14 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 865 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Buick | Noble |
| Model | Rainier | M14 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
