2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 460 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Rainier | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 390 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |