2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
