2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Hummer H3. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Hummer H3.
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 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hummer H3. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2006 Hummer H3 | |
Make | Buick | Hummer |
Model | Rainier | H3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 159 L |