2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2003 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,603 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 620 kg more than 2003 TVR Tuscan.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 TVR Tuscan. 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 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. 2003 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2003 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2003 TVR Tuscan 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 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | Rendezvous | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |