2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Mazda Demio
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier and 2005 Mazda Demio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1127 kg more than 2005 Mazda Demio. 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 2005 Mazda Demio. 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 (374 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rainier | Demio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2400 mm |
