2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 204 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.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carnival. 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, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
