2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 805 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
