2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2005 GMC Yukon 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (287 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Rendezvous | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
