2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
Because 2003 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Rainier | 640 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |