2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |