2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 608 kg more than 2003 Buick Rainier.
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, 2003 Buick Rainier (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2003 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Rainier | Defender |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
