2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Rainier | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 92 L |