2009 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 2 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 49 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730.
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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 2007 Buick Rainier | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 730 | Rainier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |