2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 385 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 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 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Rendezvous | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
