2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rainier and 2007 Hyundai Trajet were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 180 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Trajet.
Because 2007 Buick Rainier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Buick Rainier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Trajet has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Trajet 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.
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2007 Buick Rainier | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Rainier | Trajet |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |