2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Aspen is newer by 5 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Aspen (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Aspen.
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, 2008 Chrysler Aspen (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Chrysler Aspen | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Rendezvous | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
