2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 4 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 473 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Rendezvous | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
