2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 172 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (104 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 888 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Rainier | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |