2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige 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 86 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Rainier | Exige |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 44 L |