2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (276 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 383 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 (387 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Rainier | Colorado |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 387 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |