2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn Relay. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Relay would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 196 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2006 Saturn Relay 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, 2006 Saturn Relay 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Rendezvous | Relay |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
