2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Renault Scenic 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 49 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Renault Scenic. 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 Renault Scenic. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Rendezvous | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
