2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier and 2005 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (373 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
