2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3954 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 87 L |
