2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 121 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rainier | 3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
