2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1018 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic 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 2004 Honda Civic
Make Buick Honda
Model Rendezvous Civic
Year Released 2006 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3489 cc 1668 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 75.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1858 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 50 L