2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier and 2005 Volvo XC90 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 (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Because 2005 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (400 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Rainier | XC90 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |