2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 111 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 923 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 Yaris. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
