2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 228 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier. 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 2012 Cadillac CTS. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Rainier | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| 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 | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
