2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 38 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Tundra. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
