2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2003 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Durango weights approximately 136 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2003 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Durango 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, 2003 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rendezvous | Durango |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
