2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rainier and 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 114 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2007 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Sentra. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rainier | Sentra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |