2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 349 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
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 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Rainier | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
