2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 382 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sigma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
