2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier and 2005 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (295 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (272 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 328 kg more than 2005 Buick Rainier. 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 GMC Sierra (454 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Rainier | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 2423 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 129 L |
