2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 415 kg more than 2003 Buick Rainier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rainier | 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Rainier | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |