2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (154 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 576 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 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 Toyota Avensis. 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) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | Avensis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |