2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rainier and 2006 Smart ForTwo 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 217 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 730 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | Rainier | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 33 L |