2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Buick Rainier were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Buick Rainier are equipped with a 4,163 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 Audi A6.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Buick Rainier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Audi A6 (420 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A6 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
