2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G25 is newer by 6 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 58 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti G25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 394 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2011 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Rainier | G25 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
