2008 Acura TL vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL. 2006 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2008 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2008 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | TL | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4194 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
