2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 240 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Rendezvous | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
