2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Rainier would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Rainier | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
