2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 641 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Condor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier 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 (374 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Rainier 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Buick Toyota
Model Rainier Condor
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 0 HP
Torque 374 Nm 158 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 102 mm 86 mm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2087 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 70 L


 

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