2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2006 Jeep Liberty 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 111 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
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, 2006 Jeep Liberty (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier. 2004 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2006 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2006 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2006 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Rainier | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2801 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 78 L |
