2008 Acura RL vs. 2003 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, 2008 Acura RL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Acura RL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2003 Buick Rendezvous | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | RL | Rendezvous |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
