2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Saturn L
To start off, 2004 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Saturn L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Saturn L would be higher. 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 5 more horse power than 2003 Saturn L. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2003 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 538 kg more than 2003 Saturn L. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saturn L. (257 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Saturn L | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Rendezvous | L |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
