2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rainier and 2007 Nissan 1400 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 229 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Because 2007 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 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 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rainier | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
