2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 189 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Rendezvous | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
