2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 394 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 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Rendezvous | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4807 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |