2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 GMC Safari

To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 89 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.

Because 2005 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Rendezvous 2005 GMC Safari
Make Buick GMC
Model Rendezvous Safari
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Crossover Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3556 cc 4294 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 245 HP 190 HP
Torque 315 Nm 339 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1866 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2830 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 102 L


 

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