2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 3 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Buick Rainier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (387 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Tazz |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 387 Nm | 103 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |