2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Kia Pregio. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Rainier | Pregio |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |