2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Rendezvous | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
