2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 601 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Rendezvous | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
