2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2003 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 876 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Pod. 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Pod |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
