2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 96 kg more than 2002 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2002 Renault Espace (320 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Rendezvous | Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
