2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 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 (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1126 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Charade 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 | 2007 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rendezvous | Charade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |
