2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Subaru Baja 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 462 kg more than 2004 Subaru Baja. 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 (380 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Rainier | Baja |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
