2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Honda Stream
To start off, 2010 Honda Stream 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 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 60 more horse power than 2010 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 704 kg more than 2010 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Stream. 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Stream. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2010 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Stream |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
