2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
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 Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (283 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 840 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Rainier | Suburban |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5327 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3180 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 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 |