2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2003 Opel Astra 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 111 more horse power than 2003 Opel Astra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 720 kg more than 2003 Opel Astra. 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 2003 Opel Astra. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Astra. (130 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Astra. 2003 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Rendezvous | Astra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
