2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 960 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (387 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (257 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Rainier | Drifter |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2499 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 257 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1055 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |