2003 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 572 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Rainier | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 104 L |