2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 16 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 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 2005 Cadillac DeVille. 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 Cadillac DeVille (400 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Rendezvous | DeVille |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 4563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
