2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 8 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), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 71 kg more than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (362 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Rendezvous | EX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| 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 | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
