2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 859 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | Capri |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
