2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 407 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 61 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 412 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 407. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Rendezvous | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
