2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 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), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 504 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rendezvous | Durango |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| 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 | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
