2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 5 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 98 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 261 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
