2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (340 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 740 kg more than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Rendezvous | Silverado |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 6599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3650 mm |