2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Rainier | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 86 L |