2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 101 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
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, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rendezvous | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
