2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 365 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
