2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2010 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2010 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 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 26 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Murano weights approximately 256 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Murano. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2010 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 82 L |
