2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 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 136 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 740 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. 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 Oldsmobile Alero. 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 (380 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rainier | Alero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1359 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |
