2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Rendezvous | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |
