2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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 (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Rainier | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1339 cc |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 73 L |