2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 131 would be higher. 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 153 more horse power than 1976 Seat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 131.
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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1976 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Seat 131 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 Buick Rainier | 1976 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Rainier | 131 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2500 mm |
