2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Ford Lynx
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Ford Lynx were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2004 Ford Lynx. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 985 kg more than 2004 Ford Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Lynx. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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 (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Lynx. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Ford Lynx | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Lynx |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |