2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2004 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
