2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 187 kg more than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rainier (374 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rainier | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
