2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2010 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 6 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 573 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier. 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, 2010 Infiniti QX56 (532 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2010 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2010 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Rainier | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1976 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
