1994 BMW M5 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 M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 279 kg more than 1994 BMW M5.
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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | M5 | Rainier |
Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 387 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |