2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 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 (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |