2005 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, both 2005 BMW 730 and 2005 Buick Rendezvous were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2005 BMW 730 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 2005 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2005 Buick Rendezvous | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 730 | Rendezvous |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |