2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca (250 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
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 Subaru B9 Tribeca (298 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Rendezvous | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |