2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 11 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 55 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 409 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rendezvous | Juke |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
