2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 7 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 107 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
