2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Buick Rainier
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Buick Rainier were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Buick Rainier | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 330 | Rainier |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 101.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |