2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 856 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
