2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Ford F-150 are equipped with a 4,195 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (276 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 262 kg more than 2004 Ford F-150. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
