2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Kia Pregio
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Kia Pregio 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 (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 264 kg more than 2005 Kia Pregio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Pregio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Pregio 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 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
