2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 1 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3950 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 82 L |
