2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Honda Z
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Z would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Rainier weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. 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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2003 Honda Z | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 35 L |
