2005 Acura CL vs. 2003 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Buick Rainier (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2003 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | CL | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
