2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rainier and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy 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 224 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Rainier weights approximately 18 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Rainier | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |