2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 548 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. 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 Nissan Altima. 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 (315 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rendezvous | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 244 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |