2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 493 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.
Because 2004 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. 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 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Rainier | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
