2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2004 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 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, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 1997 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3350 mm |
