2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 9 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 7 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 373 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. 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 2012 Toyota Camry. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Camry |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2776 mm |
