2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 24 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (637 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Rainier | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
