2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Volvo C70
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo C70 (241 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
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, 2003 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Rendezvous | C70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
