2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rendezvous | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
