2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster 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 Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram 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 Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rainier | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5621 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 129 L |
