2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Porsche Cayman 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 49 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Cayman. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Rainier | Cayman |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |