2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 537 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Rainier | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 88 L |
