2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Rendezvous | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 473 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |