2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2003 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 480 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 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
