2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 136 kg more than 1997 Toyota Sienna.
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 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Sienna. (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1997 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
