2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Honda HR-V
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rendezvous and 2004 Honda HR-V 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 72 more horse power than 2004 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 738 kg more than 2004 Honda HR-V. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda HR-V. 2004 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2004 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Rendezvous | HR-V |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 131 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |