2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 461 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Buick Rainier (380 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 71 L |
