2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix35 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, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai ix35 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai ix35 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Buick Rainier | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Rainier | ix35 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |