2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier and 2005 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus LS (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Lexus LS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Lexus LS (418 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Rainier | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
