2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC70. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier.
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 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Rainier | XC70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |