2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 659 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier. 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 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Express |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
