2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 391 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
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2004 Buick Rainier | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Rainier | Express |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |