2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rendezvous and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 475 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.
Because 2004 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |
