2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 428 kg more than 2005 Buick Rainier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (374 Nm). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Rainier | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |