2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2011 Mazda B4000 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 64 more horse power than 2011 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda B4000.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda B4000. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda B4000. 2006 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda B4000 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda B4000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2011 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rainier | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4034 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |
