2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 315 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Rendezvous | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 315 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |