2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
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 Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 45 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 171 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Rendezvous | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 292 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |