2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 462 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (374 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Rainier | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
