2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier and 2005 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 815 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rainier (373 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
