2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 276 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 689 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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 (380 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Rainier | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
