2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 5 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Rainier | 640 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
