2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. Both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser are equipped with a 4,163 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1300 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, 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Mega Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 108 L |