2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 10 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 91 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Rainier | 6 series |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2009 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |