2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Renault Espace 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 95 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (176 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2006 Renault Espace | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Rainier | Espace |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2958 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |