2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 62 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
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2004 Buick Rainier | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Explorer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |