2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 143 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Rainier | Impreza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |