2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 9 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 2011 Nissan Frontier. 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rendezvous | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3200 mm |
