1994 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 539 kg more than 1994 BMW M3.
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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M3. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M3 | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M3 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
