2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Hyundai Dynasty
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Dynasty would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 186 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Hyundai Dynasty | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Rendezvous | Dynasty |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| 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 | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
