2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (276 HP) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 938 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 2005 Honda Civic. 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 (387 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1161 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
