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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2005 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 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 | 3556 cc | 3704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |