2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 26 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Rainier | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |