2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |