1989 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Because 2007 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2007 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Estate | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
