2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Rainier | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |