2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 (276 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 289 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (318 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
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2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rainier | Frontier |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 387 Nm | 318 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 73 L |