2006 BMW 760 vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 1 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2005 Buick Rainier. 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, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 760 | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 760 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |
