2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 151 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| 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 | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
