2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
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 (285 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Korando. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2002 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2002 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Rendezvous | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
