2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 255 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Rainier | Cayman |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2415 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |