2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Skoda Fabia 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 172 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Skoda Fabia. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia. 2006 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2006 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2006 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Rainier | Fabia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1896 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |