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 (275 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (183 HP) 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 264 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 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 | 3343 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 275 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2084 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |