2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rainier and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Rainier weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Rainier | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |