2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Peugeot 3008
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 3008 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 137 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 3008. (154 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 3008.
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 @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 3008. (240 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 3008.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2011 Peugeot 3008 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Rainier | 3008 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4365 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1837 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2613 mm |
