2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1995 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5731 cc |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3350 mm |
