2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life 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 (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life 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 | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Rendezvous | Life |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 58 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |