2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2002 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 804 kg more than 2002 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2002 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Rainier | Guara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 413 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |