2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avalon 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 491 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (315 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avalon. (248 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | Avalon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |