2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 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. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier.
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, 2011 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Rainier | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
