2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 304 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
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 Durango (393 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango 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 Durango | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Rendezvous | Durango |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |