2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Insight would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1242 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Insight. 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2004 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 40 L |
