2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 114 kg more than 2010 Toyota Venza. 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 2010 Toyota Venza. 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 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | Venza |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2776 mm |