2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 8 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, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 BMW 740.
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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Rainier | 740 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 82 L |
