2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 12 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
