2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rendezvous and 2004 Hyundai Terracan 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 20 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 342 kg more than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
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 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Rendezvous | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
