2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 478 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Juke. 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 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rendezvous | Juke |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1342 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |