1992 BMW 850 vs. 2007 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 2007 Buick Rainier | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 850 | Rainier |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 101.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |