2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 3 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 105 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1255 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Buick Rainier (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |
