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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 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 209 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.
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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 48 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 | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
