2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 206 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Elise. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (374 Nm). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Rainier | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 86 L |
