2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 112 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Rendezvous | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1951 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
