2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 8 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 105 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 509 kg more than 2010 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux. 2002 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3090 mm |
