2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Toyota Venza

To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza.

Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 (387 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Rainier 2010 Toyota Venza
Make Buick Toyota
Model Rainier Venza
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 3456 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 269 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 334 Nm
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 67 L


 

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