2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 792 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
