2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2003 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fit 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 100 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 830 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. 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 2001 Honda Fit. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2001 Honda Fit | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Rendezvous | Fit |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |