2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall VX220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall VX220 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 145 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall VX220.
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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2003 Vauxhall VX220 has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall VX220 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 | 2003 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Rainier | VX220 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 54 L |
