2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rainier and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 119 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rainier | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |