1998 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 524 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
