2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 229 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | Juke |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
