2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 133 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 525 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
