2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Rendezvous | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
