2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2001 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2001 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. 2007 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2001 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rendezvous | Terios |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |
