2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 6 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Rainier | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
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 | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |