2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 719 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Rainier | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 92 L |
