2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2002 Acura RL
To start off, both 2002 Buick Rendezvous and 2002 Acura RL were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Acura RL. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 164 kg more than 2002 Acura RL. 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, 2002 Acura RL (313 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2002 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2002 Acura RL | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Rendezvous | RL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |
