2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 3,343 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 578 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Condor. 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | Condor |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |