2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (268 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 428 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC90.
Because 2005 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (381 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Rendezvous | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1438 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
