2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 645 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor (347 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rendezvous | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
