2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Sebring is newer by 4 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 12 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
