2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Morgan Aero 8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (321 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 734 kg more than 2005 Morgan Aero 8.
Because 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Morgan Aero 8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Aero 8 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 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Rendezvous | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
