2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Buick Rendezvous

To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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. Both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Buick Rendezvous are equipped with a 3,350 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.

Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Rendezvous 2005 Buick Rendezvous
Make Buick Buick
Model Rendezvous Rendezvous
Year Released 2003 2005
Body Type Crossover Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3350 cc 3350 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 91 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2900 mm


 

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