2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Rainier | Durango |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 93 L |