2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2007 Volvo XC90 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC90 (268 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo XC90 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Rendezvous | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
