2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rendezvous and 2004 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (325 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 784 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, 2004 GMC Yukon (495 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Rendezvous | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 5964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
