2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rendezvous 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 74 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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 (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (197 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rendezvous | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2635 mm |
