2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2002 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2002 Buick Rendezvous and 2002 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 2. (78 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 704 kg more than 2002 Mazda 2. 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 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 2. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2002 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rendezvous | 2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2500 mm |
