2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2012 Ford Fusion is newer by 8 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 8 more horse power than 2012 Ford Fusion. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 466 kg more than 2012 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fusion. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2012 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |
