2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio 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 | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Rendezvous | Palio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1241 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 102 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |