2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 23 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 603 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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rainier | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 71 L |
