2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 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 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (461 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
