2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 216 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Rendezvous | Terracan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |