2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Honda Life were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1076 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life 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 Honda Life 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 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Life 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 Honda Life | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
