2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (374 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 544 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |