2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Supra. 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 674 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | Supra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3065 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
