2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rendezvous | Durango |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 2279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
