2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Tata Safari
To start off, 2004 Tata Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 201 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2004 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari 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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Tata Safari. 2002 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2004 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2004 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Rendezvous | Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |