2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Mitsubishi Colt 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 177 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Buick Rainier 2004 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Buick Mitsubishi
Model Rainier Colt
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4194 cc 1499 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2095 kg 1065 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 4.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 47 L


 

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