2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1995 Dodge Spirit
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Spirit 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 191 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Spirit. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 296 kg more than 1995 Dodge Spirit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Dodge Spirit. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Spirit. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1995 Dodge Spirit | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rainier | Spirit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
