2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 505 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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, 2007 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Rainier | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 473 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |