2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Saturn Outlook
To start off, 2009 Saturn Outlook 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Outlook (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 198 kg more than 2009 Saturn Outlook.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Saturn Outlook (366 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2009 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Saturn Outlook | |
Make | Buick | Saturn |
Model | Rendezvous | Outlook |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |