2004 Buick Century vs. 2004 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, both 2004 Buick Century and 2004 Buick Rendezvous were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 338 kg more than 2004 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 2004 Buick Rendezvous | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Rendezvous |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
