2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 3 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 61 kg more than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2004 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. 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 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Rendezvous | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
