2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 4 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Buick | Ascari |
Model | Rainier | A10 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 560 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2636 mm |