2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1999 Honda Passport
To start off, 2003 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Passport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Passport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Passport (190 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Passport should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Passport. 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) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Passport. (256 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Passport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 1999 Honda Passport | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Passport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
