2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 87 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Rainier | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 2292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |