2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (276 HP) has 156 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 609 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 (387 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Rainier | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 387 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |