2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Rainier | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |
