2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
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, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Rendezvous | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
