2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac DTS is newer by 5 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2010 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2010 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Rendezvous | DTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
