2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 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 131 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 554 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage 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, 2009 Kia Sportage 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) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2002 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
