2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rendezvous and 2007 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango 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 2007 Dodge Durango. 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Rendezvous | Durango |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |