2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3954 cc |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |