2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 22 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, 2004 Buick Rainier (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2004 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Rainier | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 93 L |
