2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 891 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rendezvous | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |
