2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2004 Renault Vel Satis 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 21 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 Renault Vel Satis (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Rendezvous | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2880 mm |
