2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Renault Symbol
To start off, 2008 Renault Symbol 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (182 HP) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 Renault Symbol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (285 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Rendezvous | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
