2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 425 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1998 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | Legend |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
