2006 BMW 740 vs. 2007 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier.
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, 2006 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 740 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 2007 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 740 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |
