2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Dodge Sprinter 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 143 kg more than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rainier | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
