2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rainier | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |