2002 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Regal (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
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, 2002 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Regal | 2007 Buick Rendezvous | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Regal | Rendezvous |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |