2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 667 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (374 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Rainier | 993 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
