2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rainier and 2007 Opel Zafira 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 143 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira.
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 Opel Zafira, 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Rainier | Zafira |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |