2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (420 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Rainier | XF |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
