2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rainier | 350Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |