2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2010 Nissan Murano 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Nissan Murano.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Murano. 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 Nissan Murano (336 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2010 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rendezvous | Murano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 336 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4788 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |