2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mitsubishi Verada 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 34 more horse power than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 343 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1994 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rendezvous | Verada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
