2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Aztek. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Aztek would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2003 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Rainier | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 69 L |
