2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Saturn Outlook
To start off, 2008 Saturn Outlook is newer by 6 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Outlook (270 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 Saturn Outlook.
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, 2008 Saturn Outlook (336 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Rendezvous | Outlook |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
