2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 570 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Mobilio. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
