2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
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 Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Previa.
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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Previa. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Previa 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 Previa | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Previa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
