2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 5 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 173 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Insight. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | Insight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1300 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 40 L |
