2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 2002 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2002 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Rainier | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2560 mm |
