2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 266 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3210 mm |
