2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 9 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 405 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Rainier | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
