2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV 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 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rainier | NV |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2156 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |