2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 6 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, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 363 kg more than 2010 BMW 123.
Because 2010 BMW 123 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 123. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Rendezvous | 123 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
