2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 523 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 2381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
