2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Lexus ES
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rendezvous and 2004 Lexus ES 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 Lexus ES (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 251 kg more than 2004 Lexus ES.
Because 2004 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lexus ES. 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 Lexus ES (325 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Lexus ES | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Rendezvous | ES |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |