2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Smart Roadster 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 176 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster.
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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | Rainier | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 130 Nm |
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 Length | 4920 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 35 L |