2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Isuzu Ascender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 224 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.
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 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Isuzu Ascender | |
Make | Buick | Isuzu |
Model | Rendezvous | Ascender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3280 mm |