2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2004 Buick Rendezvous and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 123 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.

Because 2004 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. 2004 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 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.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Buick Rendezvous 2004 Porsche 911
Make Buick Porsche
Model Rendezvous 911
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Crossover Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3343 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 415 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 563 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 76 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1858 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 12.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L


 

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