2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram 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 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram 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 Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rendezvous | Ram |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5881 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 4080 mm |
