2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rainier and 2007 Renault Clio 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 181 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Rainier weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Rainier | Clio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |