2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Rainier weights approximately 286 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic 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 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Rainier | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |