1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1987 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Avanti Avanti | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2880 mm |
