2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Samsung SM3
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Samsung SM3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Samsung SM3. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Samsung SM3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 656 kg more than 2005 Samsung SM3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Samsung SM3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Samsung SM3. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Samsung SM3. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2005 Samsung SM3 has manual transmission. 2005 Samsung SM3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Samsung SM3 | |
Make | Buick | Samsung |
Model | Rendezvous | SM3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |