2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Lada Oka

To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Lada Oka were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Lada Oka. (30 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Oka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1184 kg more than 2005 Lada Oka. 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 Lada Oka. 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 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Oka. (46 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Oka. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada Oka has manual transmission. 2005 Lada Oka 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 Lada Oka
Make Buick Lada
Model Rendezvous Oka
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3343 cc 644 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 183 HP 30 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 46 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 636 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 3210 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2190 mm


 

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