2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2003 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX (198 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus RX weights approximately 45 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 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus RX. (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Lexus RX | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Rendezvous | RX |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |