2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche

To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 869 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.

Because 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche. 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Rendezvous 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Make Buick Rolls-Royce
Model Rendezvous Corniche
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Crossover Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3556 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 245 HP 0 HP
Torque 315 Nm 739 Nm
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 104.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 99.1 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1866 kg 2735 kg
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 100 L


 

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