2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Maverick 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 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rendezvous | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
