2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Holden Monaro 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 (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 413 kg more than 2004 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (387 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Rainier | Monaro |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 374 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |