2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 137 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 756 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
