2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 58 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 371 kg more than 2004 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 218 HP |
Torque | 387 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |