2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2003 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 335 kg more than 2003 Porsche 996.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Porsche 996. 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 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Rendezvous | 996 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
