2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Rainier weights approximately 255 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Rainier | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2280 mm |
