2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 357 kg more than 2003 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (374 Nm). This means 2003 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
