2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 6 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 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 129 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
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, 2009 Dodge Durango (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rendezvous | Durango |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
