2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Rainier | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
