2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 559 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rainier (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Rainier | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
