2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 6 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 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti FX weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. 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, 2009 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Rendezvous | FX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
