2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 28 more horse power than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
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 Oldsmobile Intrigue (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rendezvous | Intrigue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
