2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1720 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Excursion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 7274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 3270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3490 mm |