2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (360 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Rendezvous | FX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
