2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 729 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Rainier | Durango |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 102 L |