2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 67 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 (387 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Rainier | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 387 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |