2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 640 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Rainier (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza. 2005 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Rainier | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
