2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Hummer H2
To start off, 2005 Hummer H2 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 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hummer H2 (325 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1083 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 Hummer H2 (496 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Buick | Hummer |
| Model | Rendezvous | H2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| 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 | 325 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 121 L |
