2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 44 kg more than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
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 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Rendezvous | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2774 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1864 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
