2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. 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 144 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 526 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Venture 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 | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Venture |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
