2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2002 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Ram. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Ram weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2002 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rendezvous | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |
