2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Honda Inspire
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 326 kg more than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Honda Inspire | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Rendezvous | Inspire |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 288 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |