2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 482 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
