2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Audi S4
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 35 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, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Audi S4 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Rendezvous | S4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |