2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (276 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 399 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. 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 Buick Rainier (380 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Rainier | 109 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2780 mm |
