2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2003 Daihatsu Terios were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 99 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 765 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. 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 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rendezvous | Terios |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |
