2004 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Buick Rainier
To start off, both 2004 Buick Regal and 2004 Buick Rainier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Buick Regal. (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 417 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Buick Rainier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Buick Rainier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Regal (388 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Regal | 2004 Buick Rainier | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Regal | Rainier |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 387 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |