2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 298 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1562 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
