2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,398 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 218 kg more than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3270 mm |
