2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 842 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender 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.
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2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Rendezvous | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |