2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. 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, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2003 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 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 | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
