2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo 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 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 222 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 250 kg more 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Rainier | Sumo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2425 mm |