2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 894 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition 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, 2009 Ford Expedition 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rendezvous | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |